Christ University

About: Christ University is a education organization based out in Bengaluru, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Convection. The organization has 2267 authors who have published 2715 publications receiving 14575 citations. The organization is also known as: Christ College & Christ University.

Teaching as a political act: The role of critical pedagogical practices and curriculum

Abstract: Abstract The present paper is an inquiry into the role of the teacher in the context of the dominant Indian value system, an imposed curriculum and teacher-students interactions from the social psychological and critical interdisciplinary perspectives. The role of the school in the present modernist worldview is to frame and impart knowledge which may lead to economic growth. In this context, the role of the teacher is observed as being limited to a bearer of information rather than a leader who visualizes change and develops critical ability among students. Based on the theoretical framework of postformalism and collective/social identity, the current work argues that the role of the teacher is not limited to passively following and communicating mainstream values but involves constructing a new participative identity through critical pedagogical engagement and by acting as an active agent of social change.

Academic Resilience, Locus of Control, Academic Engagement and Self-Efficacy among the School Children

Abstract: The present study examines the influence of locus of control, academic engagement and self-efficacy on the academic resilience among the school children. Sample included 155(81 females & 74 males) high school students from Malabar, Kerala, India. The measures used for the study were academic resilience scale, locus of control scale, general self-efficacy scale, and academic engagement scale. Correlation analysis indicated a correlation between academic resilience and self-efficacy. Independent sample t test results showed a significance difference between male and female for academic resilience. However, there was no significant difference among the male and females for self-efficacy, academic engagement and locus of control.

Off-Balance Sheet Exposure – Performance Analysis And Risk Measurement Of Indian Banks

Abstract: Banking Sector has under gone enormous changes over the decades initially from ownership to government ownership and open to competition from private and foreign banks after the liberalization of the economy in 1991. Under the regulated economic system, banks used to enjoy complete protection from the government and insulated totally from external shocks. The financial sector reforms initiated by the Government brought unforeseen changes in the general functioning of the banks; as a result banks are compelled to extend their business activities which they were distancing over the years. The exposure to off banking activities to like foreign exchange contracts has led the banks to expose to greater risks but with incremental revenues in the form of other incomes. It is necessary banks to manage the risk through the exposure to various off balance sheet activities. Key words; Government ownership; Liberalisation; regulated economy; off-balance sheet activity; Open Competition; Incremental Revenues ; Risk Exposure

Causal relationship between leverage and performance: exploring Dhaka Stock Exchange

Abstract: To magnify shareholders' returns, managers employ the use of debt in the firms' capital structure. However, excessive debt financing can often cause financial distress for the firms. In fact, various debt equity ratio levels may lead to different financial performance when compared for high levered and low levered firms. Thus, the aim of this paper is to examine the cause and effect relationship between financial leverage and financial performance of firms. To pursue the purpose, a purposive sample of 163 non-financial firms listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) was selected to conduct this study. Findings indicate that there was no significant difference in the financial performance between high levered and low levered firms, neither in terms of their size nor growth rates. A negative relationship therefore persists between leverage and performance of such firms. Implications of these findings can provide policy guidelines for managers and directions for any further work in this context.